Community Nurse

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career progression

NHS Pension

27 days annual leave

Cycle to work

Training opportunities

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced or newly qualified community nurse for a fixed-term, one-year maternity leave cover within the South West district nursing locality. Our teams deliver high-quality care in people’s homes in a supportive, innovative environment.

You will holistically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised care, manage a caseload, and work with multidisciplinary teams to prevent hospital admissions and support timely discharge.

Qualifications

• Holistically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised programmes of care.
• Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising planned and urgent needs.
• Deliver a broad range of community nursing interventions and education.
• Promote independence and wellbeing through patient education and rehabilitation.
• Work with healthcare professionals to prevent admissions and support discharge.

Responsibilities

• Holistically assess, plan and deliver personalised care for patients in own homes.
• Prioritise caseload and coordinate referrals and discharge plans.
• Deliver community nursing interventions and monitor patient progress.

Skills

Holistic care

Caseload management

Autonomous practice

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Clinical governance

Education

District Nurse Specialist Practitioner qualification

Job description

Whether you are an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge or newly qualified community nursing is for you!

This is a fixed term vacancy for one year to cover maternity leave. Join our innovative, dedicated, and supportive teams delivering outstanding care within the South West district nursing locality.

Our friendly teams are passionate about community nursing and relish the opportunity to use their skills, experience, and knowledge to provide nursing care in people’s own homes.

Our community nurses work autonomously, delivering high quality and evidence-based nursing care, see problem-solving as a positive challenge, and are creative in many varied and unpredictable clinical situations.

The District Nursing service in Oxfordshire is at the heart of developments in community care, as per the NHS Long Term Plan. A crucial part of the integrated community plans is recognition of the value of the District Nurse Specialist Practitioner Qualification for District Nursing Team Leaders, as advocated by The Queen’s Nursing Institute, The King’s Fund, and the RCN which we can support you to work towards.

The service currently operates 7 days a week between the core hours of 0800-1830. Shift patterns available are varied and can be discussed at interview with a flexible approach.

Applicants must have a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work. Adjustments can be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010 where required.

• Holistically assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalised programmes of care, working in partnership with patients, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage and be accountable for an allocated caseload, prioritising planned and urgent care needs and coordinating appropriate referrals and discharge plans.
• Deliver a broad range of community nursing interventions, recognising early signs of deterioration and responding appropriately to changing patient needs.
• Promote independence, rehabilitation and wellbeing through anticipatory, person-centred care and effective patient education.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and partner agencies to prevent hospital admissions, facilitate timely discharge and ensure seamless patient care.
• Supervise, support and develop staff, students and carers, contributing to a positive learning environment and high standards of clinical practice.
• Maintain high standards of clinical governance, record keeping and professional practice, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements

We will support your progression through a District Nursing career progression framework, including advanced clinical practice and leadership training in this area.

You will also receive regular 1:1 support and development and annual appraisal, regular group clinical supervision with your peers, and a comprehensive internal training programme around clinical competencies.

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Julie Humphries Job title: District Nursing Locality Lead Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07748 703892